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= From its roots in oral tradition, how history and stories were passed down from one generation to the next, the earliest forms of literature is the epic. An epic is a long narrative poem that recounts the adventures of a legendary hero in pursuit of a goal of great importance. Write a brief tale of an epic hero of your own making. Be sure to include the characteristics of the hero, his journey, and the epic narrative. You may use a prose style if you prefer. You may use digital storytelling or a PowerPoint format. Post it in the discussion. Review one other story and post a reply. =